Climate Activists Disrupt German Airports in Nationwide Protest

Flights were temporarily suspended at two German airports on Thursday due to climate activists breaching the airfields. The Last Generation campaign group targeted four airports, calling for a global exit from oil, gas, and coal by 2030. Increased security measures have been demanded to prevent future disruptions.

Flights were temporarily suspended at two German airports on Thursday morning after climate activists breached their airfields as part of a broader protest action targeting four airports nationwide.

The Last Generation campaign group stated that eight activists disrupted traffic at Berlin, Cologne-Bonn, Nuremberg, and Stuttgart airports. The activists shared images of themselves glued to the tarmac. They did not enter the runway area, according to the group.

Following last month's disruptions at Frankfurt airport, German politicians are advocating for enhanced airport security. Nuremberg airport faced a one-hour suspension leading to multiple flight delays and a cancellation. Traffic at Cologne-Bonn resumed early Thursday with some expected delays. Berlin-Brandenburg airport saw police interventions but no flight disruptions. Stuttgart airport reported immediate apprehension of protesters, keeping flight operations unaffected.

The Last Generation plans similar disruptions across Europe and North America, urging the German government to commit to exiting oil, gas, and coal by 2030. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser condemned the protests as dangerous and proposed severe prison penalties, calling for improved airport security.